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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1930
Page
4
National Advertising Representatives Frost Landis and Kohn are listed with offices in the Brunswick Building 250 Park Avenue New York and the People’s Gas Building Michigan Boulevard detailing their location addresses.
A quotation reflecting on punishment's burden and the impact of public shaming. The speaker contrasts Genesis 4 13 with Landor to suggest that public punishment mainly reveals the crowd's capacity for endurance.
Britain faces a harsh choice after bandits killed two women missionaries despite a ransom cut to five thousand dollars. The piece recalls the Miss Stone case and suggests England will seek diplomatic punishment rather than pay. It argues a ransom refusal may have protected other foreigners in China.
The Seventh District faces an unusual two for one nomination as both parties push new candidates for unfinished and full terms. The piece highlights air travel and aviation pioneer contributions by Guggenheim, Lindbergh, and Byrd, noting his impact on aviation progress and the push toward safer air transportation.
The article portrays Bishop Cannon as possibly aware of general charges but not their exact nature. He emphasizes he does not know the specifics, citing a conference with Bishop Ainsworth where the indictment was discussed. Supporters argue he deserves a fair process and a restrained public stance pending formal allegations.
Virginia shifted its Democratic majority to back Hoover by about 24000 votes in 1928 while opposing Smith on the wet issue. The bar association convention notes lawyers damp with anti liquor sentiment as prohibition cheerleaders.
A summer referendum motion drew 2,200 ballots with 1,250 returned, 307 supporting prohibition and 943 favoring repeal of the eighteenth amendment. Virginia lawyers backed repeal three to one. The behavior of nonreturning voters remains speculative, but suggests legal minds question the legal method.
An editorial praises Raleigh for hosting a High Point School for Adults night session. Men and women including a 75 year old showcased gains from adult night schooling, underscoring illiteracy’s persistence and urging stricter enforcement of compulsory education to wipe it out in years ahead.
Wilmington News notes the passing of copper magnate and philanthropist Daniel Guggenheim. He funded aeronautics research and gifts to advance aviation, helping accelerate the field toward its role in transportation. His death is seen as a loss to aviation and national progress.
The piece argues success creates its own momentum, boosting the and elevating the winner's aura. It applies this to sports figures and teams, noting how Athletics' champion status inspires confidence while diminishing rivals. Bobby Jones is cited as another example of inherent dominance in competition.
The article notes widespread Latin American revolts as governments fall and popular grievances rise, suggesting a major shift beyond traditional upheavals. It contrasts restless masses with absent old‑style politicians, underscoring a period of notable social tension.
A brief line notes a late baseball season suggestion to rename the Wilson figure as Whack, implying a punchy nickname without detailing context or outcome.
After the prohibition issue is settled the barber remains curious whether the operation will be wet or dry. The note suggests a local barber weighing the consequences of changing standards in the wake of new laws.
The state board of equalization subpoenas Johnston county commissioners and education board to explain the budget dispute that cut 84 teachers below the Hancock law minimum. The issue hinges on whether the school or county boards violated the law and could affect Johnston county’s share of the equalization fund. A October 15 hearing is planned to resolve the matter and adjust budgets and tax rates.
Hickory editor laments an error in a Carolina textbook commission report. He cites Shelby school lists showing grade costs from $2.20 to $9.21 and questions how the average $3.22 figure was calculated. The writer recalls old arithmetic schooling and notes uncertainty over the math.
A letter argues the $3.22 per grade rate covers only elementary texts and omits high school and supplementary books. The writer contends a textbook commission member should safeguard statewide interests, not favor his home county, suggesting duties extend to all counties.
Students at the Oxford Orphanage high school in Oxford learned to swim with 99 pupils. Forty earned Red Cross life saving certificates as officials note a 50 percent swimming rate reflects high ability. The orphanage is run by the Grand Lodge of Masons of North Carolina with state support. Rev. C. K. Proctor is superintendent.
J Reuben Clark of Salt Lake City will succeed Dwight W Morrow as ambassador to Mexico City. The appointment announced at the White House follows Clark's recent service in Mexico as special advisor to Ambassador Morrow and counsellor for the embassy. Mexican government circles had viewed him as the logical successor.
Rev R L West of Southside church Thomasville will conduct a ten day revival at Oak Grove Baptist beginning tomorrow night at 7 30. Services will be held at the same hour each night during the revival.
A short quotation urges smiling along the way and saying kindly words. It asserts generosity of spirit does not cost time and that one can gain wealth and glory while remaining a friend.
Booneville Indiana veteran police chief Robert Williams recalls a 25 year old gunshot wound when a bullet he never recovered began causing pain again as it worked its way out of his body.
King Boris III of Bulgaria wins approval for marriage to 23 year old Princess Giovanna daughter of King Victor Emmanuel and Queen Elena. Boris waived Orthodox faith rule to allow a Roman Catholic union dispensation granted by the Vatican after long romance and family discussions.
Dr. Oscar Riddle of the Carnegie Museum reports women endure higher temperatures than men. He explains heat slows male energy production more, causing men to lose energy during hot periods.
Richmond Virginia October 4 Charges of embezzling funds of the Virginia Methodist Orphanage against James P Jones a member of the Virginia general assembly and former orphanage treasurer were continued until after Monday The common wealths attorney Dave F Satterfield who swore out the warrants asked for a continuance The Hastings court grand jury meets Monday If indicted the police court hearing would be unnecessary
In Los Angeles two fishermen argued over a trout that jumped from one boat to another. Police Commissioner Wehn recounts a tale of one man catching a trout, which freed the line, looped it around a stump, and leaped into the other boat.
In a London inquest deputy coroner asked who the baby of the Kennedy family is. James Kennedy answered I am seventy five. It then emerged he has a brother ninety five a brother five and a sister eighty nine.
J C B Ehringhaus of Elizabeth City opened the Democratic campaign in Wayne County with an attack on the Republican party. He labeled tariff policy and the economic depression as his main issues in an address given here last night.
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